Breaking News from Nigerian Evening Newspapers and Evening News Tuesday 5th August 2025
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target=_blank>Philanthropist rewards Yobe students who won Int’l competition
Yobe philanthropist, Kashim Musa Tumsah, has commended three students from the state for their exceptional performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global English Championship held in London, United Kingdom. Tumsah announced a cash reward of ₦500,000 and a brand-new laptop for each of the students to bolster their educational pursuits. The students, 17-year-old Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu,
target=_blank>Mother, 5 Children killed in Katsina building collapse
A mother and five of her children were killed following downpour that led to the collapse of building in Dankama village, Kaita Local Government area of Katsina State. Daily Trust gathered that the fatal collapse happened around 2:00 am on Monday at the home of one Muhammad Sani Garba The victims were killed in their
target=_blank>APC Chieftain: Those saying North will vote against Tinubu have no electoral value
The Southwest Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win more states in the North come 2027. National Chairman of the group, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, said this at a press conference in Lagos, on Tuesday. At the event where SWAGA 0.2 was launched ahead of next election, Adeyeye dismissed the insinuation that
target=_blank>ADC chieftain: Tinubu fought his kinsman in power, opposition against him justified
Former Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, has defended the growing opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s reelection bid, saying the president himself once led an internal revolt against his own kinsman, former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Waziri, a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said this during an appearance on Trust Television,
target=_blank>How to decapacitate Boko Haram by Galula
As the country battles insurgency, one name readily comes to my mind whenever I have the opportunity to research counterinsurgency operations. I took the time to study his work. I realised that some of his postulations are relatable to the war against insurgency in Nigeria, and why it may be wise for our military to
target=_blank>Tinubu assents to Nigerian insurance industry reform bill
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assented to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, 2025. The Presidency said the bill is a landmark legislation to strengthen Nigeria’s financial sector and accelerate the nation’s march toward a $1 trillion economy. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement said, “the Nigerian
target=_blank>Otedola: How banks sent pretty ladies to woo me for deposits
Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has revealed that at the peak of his business success, banks sent attractive women to persuade him to deposit funds or take loans. Otedola made the revelation in his forthcoming memoir, ‘Making It Big: Lessons from a Life in Business’, published by FO Books and set for release on August 18,
target=_blank>2027 Presidency: It’s not yet our turn, Umahi tells Igbo
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has stated that while the South-East geopolitical zone will eventually produce Nigeria’s president, the opportunity will not come in the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, Umahi urged the people of the South-East to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, emphasising that the president has shown
target=_blank>Revive United Nigeria textiles, Sanusi tells FG
The 16th Emir of Kano, Dr. Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to the Federal Government to revive the United Nigeria Textiles (UNTL) in Kaduna as 10,000 jobs are already at stake. He made the appeal on Tuesday when the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, led a Strategic tour and stakeholder engagement on
target=_blank>Opposition Exploiting Insecurity for Political Gain – Sokoto Dep. Gov
Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Mohammed Gobir, has accused opposition parties of deliberately exploiting the state’s security challenges for political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a one-day training session for All Progressives Congress (APC) social media influencers, organized by the Minister of State for Works, Barr. Bello Muhammad Goronyo, Gobir
target=_blank>Lagos surpasses global benchmark with 57.4% exclusive breastfeeding rate
The Lagos State Government has achieved a significant milestone in child nutrition, with its exclusive breastfeeding rate reaching 57.4 per cent, surpassing the global target of 50 per cent. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, during a press briefing to mark the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week.
Lagos surpasses global benchmark with 57.4% exclusive breastfeeding rate
target=_blank>Ex-Porto captain Jorge Costa is dead
Former FC Porto captain Jorge Costa has died at the age of 53. Costa suffered a cardiac arrest at the club’s training centre, BBC Sport reports. He captained the Portuguese club to Champions League glory under manager José Mourinho in 2004 and won 50 caps for the Portugal national team. Costa also spent a season
Ex-Porto captain Jorge Costa is dead
target=_blank>Ronaldo, Al-Nassr teammates arrive in Lagos for preseason
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al‑Nassr teammates have arrived in Lagos, Portugal, as part of their pre‑season preparations. The Saudi Pro League side had previously been training in Lisbon before flying to Lagos. This was confirmed on their social media pages. The post simply read: “Lisbon chapter closed Lagos chapter loading.” Ronaldo was spotted with the
Ronaldo, Al-Nassr teammates arrive in Lagos for preseason
target=_blank>Police recover N8.5m ransom from kidnappers in Delta
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of N8,500,000 from suspected kidnappers. The State Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen in Asaba on the achievements of the command in July 2025. According to him, N5,000,000 was recovered on July 12, 2025, at about 6:30 am, when operatives
Police recover N8.5m ransom from kidnappers in Delta
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly tasks artisans on skills expansion, technical innovation
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has tasked the leadership of the Artisans Association in the state to step up plans to support their members. He called for partnerships with relevant stakeholders to create platforms that will provide access to continuous learning and promote technical innovation in various trades and
Ogun Assembly tasks artisans on skills expansion, technical innovation
target=_blank>Kebbi govt denies using courts to intimidate opposition
The Kebbi State Government has denied allegations that it is using magistrates’ and area courts to harass and intimidate perceived political opponents. The claims were made by the Centre for Reforms and Public Advocacy, which alleged that more than 20 individuals, mostly opposition figures, had been jailed on what it described as “frivolous charges.” Speaking
Kebbi govt denies using courts to intimidate opposition
target=_blank>Police arrest three for possession of arms in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has apprehended three people found in possession of arms and allegedly attempting to breach public peace. According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, who issued a press statement, the arrests were carried out in separate operations. The police spokesperson narrated that on July 29, at about 3 pm, a
Police arrest three for possession of arms in Imo
target=_blank>Kano APC backs Tinubu for second term, woos Kwankwasiya members
Key figures in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State have thrown their full support behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. They also restated their firm loyalty to the party’s leader in the state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. The endorsement was made during a high-level meeting held on Tuesday
Kano APC backs Tinubu for second term, woos Kwankwasiya members
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected killlers of resident in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the murder of one Abdallah Usman, a resident of Tsamiyar Kuturu, Dorayi Karama Quarters, Kano on 4th August, 2025. The arrest was made during a joint operation involving officers from the Department of Operations, Dorayi Babba Division, Sharada Division, Kumbotso Division, and other
Police arrest suspected killlers of resident in Kano
target=_blank>Iyabo Ojo petitions against Police for VeryDarkMan’s access to her interrogation room
Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has petitioned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, over alleged misconduct by officers of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF‑NCC, and VeryDarkMan. In the petition, submitted through her legal representatives, The Maverick Forte Legal, on July 29, 2025, Iyabo Ojo accused NPF‑NCC of professional breaches during her interrogation at
Iyabo Ojo petitions against Police for VeryDarkMan’s access to her interrogation room
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